Podcast Appearances
oh, yes, people were like, well, why are you paying this off? Like, you need to be investing. And I said, well, these student loans, this is keeping me from investing in my future, and this is keeping me from living. And I'm doing it this way, and here I am on the Dave Ramsey Show.
oh, yes, people were like, well, why are you paying this off? Like, you need to be investing. And I said, well, these student loans, this is keeping me from investing in my future, and this is keeping me from living. And I'm doing it this way, and here I am on the Dave Ramsey Show.
Yeah, so first and foremost, my faith in Jesus Christ is what helped me get through it. Having that great support system to help keep me accountable. And then when I got to the student loan part, I was at $82,000. And I was like, okay, so I made some payments, got into the 70s. And I was like, okay, how fast can I get to the 60s? And then I just kept going. So I made it a game.
Yeah, so first and foremost, my faith in Jesus Christ is what helped me get through it. Having that great support system to help keep me accountable. And then when I got to the student loan part, I was at $82,000. And I was like, okay, so I made some payments, got into the 70s. And I was like, okay, how fast can I get to the 60s? And then I just kept going. So I made it a game.
And I took the power back. that that debt had over me and made it, how fast can I do this? And that really changed my mindset. So changing that mindset and having that support system is huge.
And I took the power back. that that debt had over me and made it, how fast can I do this? And that really changed my mindset. So changing that mindset and having that support system is huge.
Well, Dave, you know how you tell people when they pay their house off that grass feels different? Dave, buying groceries feels different now. Being able to say yes to trips or friends are going to this restaurant, this new place opened in Atlanta, let's all go. Being able to say yes to that, just being able to change my priorities and my time, it's been amazing.
Well, Dave, you know how you tell people when they pay their house off that grass feels different? Dave, buying groceries feels different now. Being able to say yes to trips or friends are going to this restaurant, this new place opened in Atlanta, let's all go. Being able to say yes to that, just being able to change my priorities and my time, it's been amazing.
Deleting the student loan app off my phone was huge.
Deleting the student loan app off my phone was huge.
Yes, that was a moment. You are now dust. Done.
Yes, that was a moment. You are now dust. Done.
Never again will I go back.
Never again will I go back.
uh obviously coming to nashville my family we're all going to texas next month to celebrate another family member's birthday um so i got to do that and i was recently promoted i'm a registered dietitian and i was promoted to clinical nutrition manager somehow i'm not shocked yeah in the midst of working your tail off they go hey she's a hard worker let's give her the job
uh obviously coming to nashville my family we're all going to texas next month to celebrate another family member's birthday um so i got to do that and i was recently promoted i'm a registered dietitian and i was promoted to clinical nutrition manager somehow i'm not shocked yeah in the midst of working your tail off they go hey she's a hard worker let's give her the job
Yes, yes, God was just blessing. That student loan balance coming down, the job opportunity came in. I finally got to get rid of some of these side hustles, and I'm just excited what God has in the future.
Yes, yes, God was just blessing. That student loan balance coming down, the job opportunity came in. I finally got to get rid of some of these side hustles, and I'm just excited what God has in the future.